Overall I very much enjoyed the readings. I thought that
Botton's piece was funny and entertaining most of the way through. When I began
reading I wasn't sure what I was getting into. His inquiry into the psyche
through a look at ordinary snacks was clever and his method of delivering his
story was humorous and engaging. I was reminded that the most seemingly mundane
parts of society and daily life can often be the most telling.
The section of reading we did from Goldberg's book was relevant
to our class and helpful for all those who enjoy writing or want to pursue it
as a career. Last quarter I took a creative nonfiction writing class that
assigned readings from a book that aimed to advise the way Writing Down the Bones does yet many of the specific pieces of
advice Goldberg gave were not mentioned. These additional ideas for unleashing
the inner writer were helpful and I will definitely be trying them.
My favorite readings for the week were the
sections from Rubin's Happiness Project.
Not only was it relevant for us while we are amidst the beginning stages of our
blog creation, but the subject matter of the book in its entirety is of great
interest to me. Years before I had heard of this book I began my own mission
that I called my happiness plan and ever since I have been actively pursuing
ways to improve my happiness. Reading her story is and will continue to be a
fun way to find more ideas that I can try to continue on the path of positivity
and happiness.
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